LAKSHMI, S. (Dr)
Japanese Occupation of Singapore,
Accession Number 001182
- Oral History Centre
Source
- 3
Total Reels
- Irene Lim Ai Lin
Interviewer
- 01:15:05
Total Running Time
- English
Language
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Reel/Disc 1 of 3
Metadata
- 23 Aug 1990
Recording Date
- 00:27:21
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
*Personal and family background. Early involvement and exposure to politicsprior to coming to Singapore. Indian National Army (INA) formation; her initial reaction and change in attitude later on. Her impressions of Rash Behari Bose. Disputed views by INA critics being stooge of Japanese. Reason for her involvement in Indian independence movement. Comparison of leaderships between Behari Bose and Chandra Bose. Chandra Bose's speech at Padang; impact on Indian community.
[Other interviewee: Colonel P K Sahgal]
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Reel/Disc 2 of 3
Metadata
- 23 Aug 1990
Recording Date
- 00:30:44
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
*Asked by Chandra Bose to form Rani Jhansi Regiment for Indian women. Japanese against formation of regiment. Recollections at Cathay Building on proclamation of Provisional Government of Free India. Chandra Bose's conviction in moral strength of women. Her appointment as Minister. Indian National Army (INA) fought under auspicious of recognised government. Feelings of Mohan Singh's disbandment of INA and coming of Chandra Bose. Failure of Imphal campaign.
[Other interviewee: Colonel P K Sahgal]
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